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The Budget Committee of the National Assembly of Deputies approved in its first debate the Panama Canal budget project for fiscal year 2027 (FY 2027), which projects revenues of B/.5,555 million for the period between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. The project is based on a projection of 457.3 million CP/SUAB tons and does not include modifications to current rates or the toll structure.
The budget's priorities are to protect the business, ensure the continuity and sustainability of operations, and prepare the Canal for the future. Within this framework, it allocates resources to advance strategic initiatives such as the Río Indio lake project, the energy corridor, port terminals, and the logistics corridor. It also supports the maintenance and protection of assets, comprehensive risk management, conservation and reforestation of the Basin, cybersecurity and technological continuity, as well as the training, well-being, and strengthening of human capital capabilities.
For FY 2027, direct contributions to the National Treasury are estimated at B/.3,608 million, representing B/.414 million (12.9%) more than the B/.3,194 million contemplated in the approved budget for FY 2026. Additionally, other payments to the State are projected at B/.329 million for income tax, social security, educational insurance, and employer-employee contributions. In total, direct contributions and other payments to the State would reach B/.3,937 million.
Regarding investments, the project includes B/.341.3 million for new investments, including capital projects and resources for the development of strategic initiatives. An execution of B/.82 million is planned for the Río Indio lake initiative, as part of a comprehensive social development project aimed at guaranteeing the availability and quality of water for population consumption and Canal operations.
The FY 2027 budget strengthens the Canal's capacity to face challenging hydrological and operational conditions, sustain the route's competitiveness, and responsibly advance investments that will support its long-term development.
